School meals are provided by Leeds Council Catering. We use a website called School Grid for the payment and pre-ordering of meals. You can order with your child at home or they can order each morning in class. Please note, if you order at home, the choice cannot be changed in school and you will be charged for the meal.
The cost of a school meal is currently £2.80. We operate a cashless payment system therefore all payments are made online. You will have the opportunity to pre-order meals up to 7 weeks in advance. All children must be registered, including those on packed lunches and children entitled to free school meals, and there is no minimum top-up amount.
All children attending a state funded infant school in reception class, year 1 or year 2 are automatically entitled to a free school meal regardless of income. Once your child moves to us from an infant school, they will automatically lose their entitlement to Universal Infant Free School Meals. If you want your child to continue getting a school meal they will either have to pay or claim for an income-related free school meal.
Your child/children can have free school meals if you receive:
- Income Support
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
- Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit with no Working Tax Credit and have an income, as assessed by the Inland Revenue that does not exceed £16,190
- Support under Part IV of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999
- Employment Support Allowance (Income Related) (ESA-IR)
Your child must be in school full time to receive free school meals. If you think you may be eligible, click on the link below to download an application form. If you need any further information, you can contact Free School Meals on 01924 305061/306784 or write to Free School Meals, Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield, WF1 2EB.
Relationships With Food
We strongly believe that promoting healthy relationships with food is absolutely key for our children. The relationships that they forge now with food will be a huge influence into later life. We teach children, and promote the idea, that there are no ‘bad foods’, but that moderation is key. Our healthy eating policy can be found on our polices page and gives more information, as well as useful tips around a healthy relationship with food.
Dietary Requirements & Allergies
We are a nut-free school, and no nut based (or may contain) products are allowed in school for packed lunches. Our fantastic kitchen staff can cater for all dietary needs, whether that be lactose-free, halal or sensory issues. Please just speak to us if you would like more information.
What Are The Benefits of School Meals?
- All menus are nutritionally balanced and conform to the government’s national nutritional guidelines.
- Children can sit down together and enjoy their meal, whilst at the same time developing those social skills of eating together that are so important in later life
- A well-fed and happy child is more likely to be receptive to participating in the afternoon’s activities
- Someone else preparing and cooking lunch for your child also saves you worrying about a packed meal every day
- School meals are cheaper than packed lunches
- Children get to try a wide variety of new foods, including a meat-free day every week